Adoration, as a way of life?  I began to ponder this idea one day after my Bible study of 1 Peter.  Prayer with the Father gave me even more ideas and well, it began to marinate in my mind and heart. Questions began to bubble up and excitement grew at all the possibilities this one principle could have in my life and the life of others.  One Powerful Word – Adoration.

When God lays something on my heart, It seems the journey towards understanding begins with asking God for wisdom and that seems to lead to words.  Yes, definitions, how Scripture uses the word, examining how I perceive the literary word and are my perceptions true or not.

 

ADORA’TIONnoun

1. The act of paying honors to a divine being; the worship paid to God; the act of addressing as a God.

Adoration consists in external homage, accompanied with the highest reverence. It is used for the act of praying, or preferring requests or thanksgiving, to the Supreme Being.

2. Homage paid to one in high esteem; profound reverence.

– Websters Dictionary 1828

 

 

One Powerful Word – Adoration

 

If with heart and soul you’re doing good, do you think you can be stopped? Even if you suffer for it, you’re still better off. Don’t give the opposition a second thought. Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why you’re living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy.

Keep a clear conscience before God so that when people throw mud at you, none of it will stick. They’ll end up realizing that they’re the ones who need a bath. It’s better to suffer for doing good, if that’s what God wants, than to be punished for doing bad. That’s what Christ did definitively: suffered because of others’ sins, the Righteous One for the unrighteous ones. He went through it all—was put to death and then made alive—to bring us to God.

1 Peter 3:13-18 MSG

 

What words come to mind when you read this passage?

 

  • Worship
  • Love
  • Honor
  • Alive
  • Exalted
  • Glory
  • Happiness
  • Honor

 

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand, it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. 
1 Chronicles 29:11-14
 
 

What does a life of adoration to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit actually look like?

 
  • Christ-Centered
  • Unhurried
  • Worshipful
  • Focused
  • Obedient
  • Compassionate
  • Prayerful
  • Joyful 
  • Soaked in God’s Word
  • Relational
 
 
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Hebrews 1:3 ESV
 
 
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May you be steeped in adoration of our Savior today and walk in it all the days of your life! 
 
 
 
YOUR TURN…
How will you apply the idea of adoration of God to your daily life? 
 
 
Blessings,

Janelle Esker

Janelle Esker is the grateful wife of Michael and homeschooling mother of six amazing children. She lives with her family, 4 cats, 1 dog, 3 ducks and 12 chickens in scenic Ohio. Janelle received her B.A. in Education from Ohio Northern University. She is the author of CHOSEN: One Family's Journey with Autism.

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  1. Great content! Keep up the good work!

    1. Thank you so much for the encouragement Sarah and I am glad you found the post helpful!

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